Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) will take on Dubai Capitals (DCP) in Match 20 of ILT20 2025-26 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, December 19. Both teams are coming into this game with a win in their previous matches, which makes this contest even more exciting.
Sharjah Warriorz have found momentum after a poor start, while Dubai Capitals are fighting hard to stay strong in the points table. Let’s look at the match preview, pitch report, head-to-head stats, probable XIs, key players, and today’s match prediction in simple terms.
SWR vs DCP Match Details
| Match | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals |
|---|---|
| Tournament | International League T20 (ILT20) 2025-26 |
| Match No. | 20 |
| Date | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Live Telecast | Zee Network |
| Live Streaming | Zee5 App & Website |
SWR vs DCP Match Preview
Sharjah Warriorz, led by Sikandar Raza, have won 2 out of 5 matches so far. After losing their first three games, they bounced back strongly and won their last two matches, including an 11-run victory over Gulf Giants. Their confidence is clearly rising at the right time.
Dubai Capitals, captained by Dasun Shanaka, have also won 2 matches this season but lost 4 games overall. They are currently placed 4th on the points table. In their last match, the Capitals edged past MI Emirates by 7 runs, showing good fighting spirit.
Both teams will aim to continue their winning momentum in this crucial league match.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report
So far, four matches have been played at Sharjah in ILT20 2025-26, and the pitch has heavily favoured batters.
| Pitch Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Average 1st Innings Score | ~191 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 out of 4 |
| Nature of Pitch | Batting-friendly |
| Bowling Help | Limited, requires accuracy |
Batting first has worked well, and bowlers must rely on smart variations rather than pace alone.
SWR vs DCP Head-to-Head Record (ILT20)
Sharjah Warriorz have completely dominated Dubai Capitals in this rivalry.
| Matches Played | SWR Won | DCP Won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 |
- First Match: January 22, 2024
- Last Match: January 28, 2025
Sharjah Warriorz are unbeaten against Dubai Capitals so far.
SWR vs DCP Probable Playing XI
Sharjah Warriorz (SWR)
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Johnson Charles
- Sikandar Raza (C)
- James Rew (WK)
- Tom Abell
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Adil Rashid
- Ethan D’Souza
- Harmeet Singh
- Taskin Ahmed
- Wasim Akram
Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana
Dubai Capitals (DCP)
- Leus du Plooy
- Shayan Jahangir (WK)
- Jordan Cox
- Rovman Powell
- Dasun Shanaka (C)
- James Neesham
- Mohammad Nabi
- David Willey
- Haider Ali
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Jawadullah
Impact Player: Waqar Salamkheil
Probable Best Performers
Best Batter – Shayan Jahangir (DCP)
- Matches: 6
- Runs: 185
- Average: 30.83
- Strike Rate: 145.67
Shayan Jahangir has been consistent and aggressive at the top and can change the game quickly.
Best Bowler – Waqar Salamkheil (DCP)
- Matches: 6
- Wickets: 12
- Average: 15.33
- Strike Rate: 11.75
He has been the leading wicket-taker of the tournament and is very effective in middle and death overs.
SWR vs DCP Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| Sharjah Warriorz | 52% |
| Dubai Capitals | 48% |
Final Prediction:
Team batting first is likely to win the match
Sharjah Warriorz have:
- Better head-to-head record
- Strong recent form
- More match-winning all-rounders
Dubai Capitals, however, are dangerous if their top order clicks. Still, Sharjah Warriorz slightly start as favourites in this contest.
Match Score Expectation
| Team | Powerplay Score | Total Score |
|---|---|---|
| SWR | 50–60 | 170–180 |
| DCP | 50–60 | 165–175 |
Disclaimer
This match prediction is based on analysis, recent form, pitch conditions, and team balance. Cricket is unpredictable, so readers are advised to use this information as guidance and make their own informed decisions.
